I. Dragoslav facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ion V. Ivaciuc
Ion Sumanariu Ivanciuc |
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| Born | June 14, 1875 Fălticeni, Romania |
| Died | May 5, 1928 (aged 52) Fălticeni |
| Pen name | I. Dragoslav, Ion Dragoslav |
| Occupation | short story writer, poet, journalist |
| Period | 1890-1954 |
| Genre | children's literature, fantasy, mythopoeia, lyric poetry, memoir, novella, sketch story |
| Literary movement | Sămănătorul, Covorbiri Critice, Sburătorul |
I. Dragoslav or Ion Dragoslav was the pen name for Ion V. Ivaciuc (born June 14, 1875 – died May 5, 1928). He was a well-known Romanian writer. He wrote for many different magazines and groups during his career.
He started with a traditional magazine called Sămănătorul. Later, he joined groups like Convorbiri Critice and worked with famous writers such as Alexandru Macedonski. He also became close to the modern writing style of Eugen Lovinescu and his magazine Sburătorul.
Dragoslav is remembered for his stories, especially those for children and fantasy tales. His writing often had a unique, colorful style. He was greatly inspired by the famous Romanian storyteller Ion Creangă and old Romanian folk tales.
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Ion Dragoslav: His Life and Works
Early Life and Education
Ion Ivaciuc-Dragoslav was born in Fălticeni, a town in Romania. He came from a family of farmers. He went to high school in Fălticeni. In his class were two other future writers, Eugen Lovinescu and Mihail Sadoveanu.
He learned a lot by himself, reading and studying on his own. He started writing in 1903. His first work appeared in the traditional magazine Sămănătorul. In 1904, he studied Literature and Law at the University of Bucharest.
During these early years, he published his first books. These included a poetry collection called Pe drumul pribegiei (On the Path of Wanderers). He also released short story books like Facerea lumiii (The Origin of the World) and La han la Trei ulcele (At the Three Pitcher Inn).
A Writer's Journey
I. Dragoslav's stories caught the attention of two important literary figures: Mihail Dragomirescu and Alexandru Macedonski. Macedonski became an early mentor for Dragoslav. He gave him advice and guided his writing career.
Before 1910, Dragoslav also started writing for Covorbiri Critice magazine. He often visited the club run by Dragomirescu in Bucharest. This group brought together many writers with different styles. They included traditional writers and those interested in new ideas.
Dragoslav mostly lived in Fălticeni. He was known for living a free-spirited life, like a "bohemian." He often visited a pub called La Plosca Verde in Iași. Even though he liked a simple, country lifestyle, he had a nice house. He even raised ducks, geese, and pigs there.
He often traveled from Fălticeni with a large bag full of his writings. He would visit other writers and talk to them in a friendly, informal way.
Publishing and Recognition
Dragoslav wrote for many different newspapers and magazines. Some of these included Făt Frumos, Flacăra, Luceafărul, and Universul.
In 1909, he published Fata popei (The Priest's Daughter) and Povestea copilăriei (The Story of Childhood). That same year, he joined the Romanian Writers' Society. This was a group for professional writers.
His books came out quickly. In 1910, he released Novele (Novellas) and Povestiri alese (Selected Stories). In 1911, he published Povestea trăznetului (The Story of Thunder).
Other popular books followed:
- Flori și povești (Flowers and Stories) in 1911
- Volintirii (The Volunteers) and Împăratul Rogojină (Emperor Doormat) in 1912
- Povești de sărbători (Holiday Stories) in 1913
- Povești de Crăciun (Christmas Stories) in 1914
In 1915, he published a collection of selected stories called Sărăcuțul (Poor Little Fella). Some of these books were printed in Orăștie. This town was then part of Austria-Hungary, not Romania.
Later Years and Legacy
Around 1912, Dragoslav worked with Insula, a magazine edited by Ion Minulescu. He was seen as a writer who had moved away from the traditional Sămănătorul style.
During World War I, before Romania joined the fight, Dragoslav wrote for a newspaper called Libertatea. This paper supported the Central Powers. However, when the war came close to Fălticeni, Dragoslav spent a lot of time at the local high school. He would read stories to wounded soldiers there.
In the years after the war, Dragoslav joined Eugen Lovinescu's Sburătorul club. This group was known for its modern ideas in literature. In 1921, he published a final collection of his best novellas and short stories.
By the 1920s, Ion Dragoslav became very ill with a liver disease. He was hospitalized several times. Sadly, he passed away on May 5, 1928, in Fălticeni. He left behind a collection of unique stories, especially cherished for their fantasy and children's themes.
